User manual SONIC SD-SERIES ENCODERS FOR WINDOWS CONFIGURATION GUIDE

[. . . ] SONICTM Configuration Guide SD-series Encoders for Windows This document provides the latest information on supported and recommended peripherals for the SD-500, SD-1000, and SD-2000 Encoders on Windows. [. . . ] · Dell Precision 340, Pentium IV, 2. 4 GHz · Dell Precision 350, Pentium IV, 3. 0 GHz · HP Workstation xw4000, Pentium IV, 2. 8 GHz · HP Workstation xw4100, Pentium IV · HP Workstation xw8000, Intel Xeon, 2. 8 GHz The following CPUs are also recommended for use with the SD-500 but are no longer available: · Compaq AP 550, Pentium III · Compaq Evo W4000, Pentium IV · Compaq Evo W8000, Pentium IV, 2. 8 GHz · Dell Precision 330, Pentium IV, 1. 7 GHz · HP Workstation x1100, Pentium IV, 2. 0 GHz · IBM IntelliStation E Pro (6214) Intel 1994 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6850) Intel 1700 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro 2D (6849) Intel 1. 4 GHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6229) Intel 2. 2 GHz Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 2 SD-500 Display Requirements You can use the SD-500 with the following recommended display adapters. · Matrox Millennium G450 · Matrox Millennium G550 · Matrox Parhelia · ATI Rage 128 · ATI Radeon VE · ATI Radeon DDR · ATI Radeon 8500 · ATI Radeon 8500LE · NVIDIA Quadro NVS 200 SD-500 Sound Card Requirements A sound card is required when using an SD-500. · Sound Blaster PCI-512 · Sound Blaster PCI128 · Sound Blaster PCI64 · Sound Blaster 16 PCI Locate your nearest Creative Labs retailer or buy online at: http://www. soundblaster. com/ Machine Control Adapters for the SD-500 If using an SD-500 to control a video machine via its RS-422 port, Sonic recommends the following RS-232 -> RS-422 converters. · Pipeline PC (RS-232) ­ VTR (RS-422) Cable, http://commerce. secureinput. com/dpipe/ · Addenda RS-2/4 Interface Adapter, http://www. addenda. com/rs2324. htm Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 3 SD- 1000 / 2 0 0 0 E n c o d e r R e q u ire m e n ts SD-1000/2000 System Requirements The minimum system requirements for the SD-1000 and SD-2000 include: · Windows XP Pro Service Pack 1 · Microsoft DirectShow 8. 1 · Microsoft Windows Media Player 7. 0 or later · 1. 7 GHz CPU · 1 GB system memory · CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive · Monitor with 1024 x 768 resolution (1280 x 1024 recommended), 24-bit color (32-bit color recommended) · 200 MB of hard drive space on system drive for the SD-series encoder application and related files · Separate hard drive for video and audio files (9­18 GB recommended) Note: If using an SD-1000/2000 with Windows XP, you must enable Bus Mastering in the BIOS settings. For information on changing BIOS settings, refer to the manufacturer's documentation included with your computer. SD-1000/2000 CPU Requirements The following CPUs are recommended for use with the SD-1000 and SD-2000. Other CPUs may also be compatible but these are the ones recommended by Sonic. · Dell Precision 340, Pentium IV, 2. 4 GHz · Dell Precision 350, Pentium IV, 3. 0 GHz · HP Workstation xw4000, Pentium IV, 2. 8 GHz · HP Workstation xw4100, Pentium IV · HP Workstation xw8000, Intel Xeon, 2. 8 GHz The following CPUs are also recommended for use with the SD-1000 and SD-2000 but are no longer available: · Compaq AP 550, Pentium III · Compaq Evo W4000, Pentium IV · Compaq Evo W8000, Pentium IV, 2. 8 GHz · Dell Precision 330, Pentium IV, 1. 7 GHz · HP Workstation x1100, Pentium IV, 2. 0 GHz · IBM IntelliStation E Pro (6214) Intel 1994 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6850) Intel 1700 MHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro 2D (6849) Intel 1. 4 GHz · IBM IntelliStation M Pro (6229) Intel 2. 2 GHz Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 4 SD-1000/2000 Display Requirements You can use the SD-1000 and SD-2000 with the following recommended display adapters. · Matrox Millennium G450 · Matrox Millennium G550 · Matrox Parhelia · ATI Rage 128 · ATI Radeon VE · ATI Radeon DDR · ATI Radeon 8500 · ATI Radeon 8500LE · NVIDIA Quadro NVS 200 Video Conversion Boxes for the SD-1000/2000 If you want to add YUV inputs and outputs to an SD-1000 or SD-2000 system, Sonic recommends standard thirdparty conversion boxes from the following vendors. AJA Video http://www. aja. com 443 Crown Point Circle Suite C Grass Valley, CA USA 95945 Tel 800-251-4224 (USA only) Tel 530-274-2048 Fax 530-274-9442 AJA provides a range of cost-effective conversion boxes. [. . . ] 222, 226 Rue De Rosny 931000 Montreuil France Tel +33. 1. 5586. 8788 Fax +33. 1. 5586. 0029 Pacific Rim Miranda Asia KK 2-2-5 Tomigaya, Neoba 303 Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo Japan 151-0063 Tel +81. 3. 5452. 1690 Fax +81. 3. 5452. 1695 Configuration Guide, SD-series Encoders for Windows ­ 1/13/04 6 [. . . ]